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Easy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

Jessica
This Easy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese is sure to become a family favorite recipe in your home. It's creamy, cheesy and sooo delicious! This macaroni and cheese is such an easy recipe to make in your pressure cooker, and will be a weekly menu staple!

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups dry macaroni noodles
  • 3 cups water
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon seasoning salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 oz cream cheese
  • ¾ cup milk divided
  • 2 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Add dry macaroni noodles, water, onion powder, dry mustard, seasoning salt, pepper and butter to the Instant Pot.
  • Close and lock lid.
  • Manually set time to 6 minutes.
  • Manually release pressure the timer is finished, and don't drain any leftover water.
  • Stir in the cream cheese.
  • Add the ¼ cup milk slowly until blended.
  • Stir in the cheddar and parmesan cheese.
  • Add the remaining ½ cup milk until the mac and cheese is creamy. You may not need to use all of the milk.